Character Quest:Shirou

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Episode 1

A Gate to the Unknown
Shinjuku Ward
Level 20
Required Stamina 5
Rank XP Given 50 10 per stamina
Card XP Given 400 80 per stamina
Board size 3x4
Award Transient Stone (Free) x1
Required Quest 結ばれる絆
n=1 Enemies Drops
Unit Skills LV SA Lv S Lv HP ATK # Item % Amount
Phase 1 Green Devil Default kit 20 0 20 2061 1146 x1 L Magic Soul ?? x1
Purple Devil Default kit 20 0 20 2063 1149 x1
Blue Devil Default kit 20 0 20 2060 1143 x1
Yellow Devil Default kit 20 0 20 2062 1143 x1
Phase 2 Blue Devil Default kit 20 0 20 2060 1143 x1 G Magic Soul ?? x1
Green Devil Default kit 20 0 20 2061 1146 x1
Red Devil Default kit 20 0 20 2062 1147 x1
Purple Devil Default kit 20 0 20 2063 1149 x1
Phase 3 Red Devil Default kit 20 0 20 2062 1147 x1 G Magic Soul ?? x1
Yellow Devil Default kit 20 0 20 2062 1143 x1
Purple Devil Default kit 20 0 20 2063 1149 x1
Blue Devil Default kit 20 0 20 2060 1143 x1
Phase 4 Purple Devil Default kit 20 0 20 2063 1149 x1 Honor Medallion ?? x1
Green Devil Default kit 20 0 20 2061 1146 x1
Yellow Devil Default kit 20 0 20 2062 1143 x1
Blue Devil Default kit 20 0 20 2060 1143 x1

Character Quest Translation

Episode 1: A Gate to the Unknown
Title: There Lies The Door to the Unknown



--it was a certain uneventful day after school.

The edge of the chair in the library was dyed the colors of dusk. And there, he sat.

It was already time to be going home. No one else was inside the library, aside from him.

Silence filled the library room, and the faintly audible hustle and bustle from afar was pleasing to the ears.

And there, at that moment, he was in another world. In a world called a "book."

One page. And another page.

In all earnestness, occassional faint jumbles of emotions combine, and he reluctantly, carefully turns the page.

This is the time of sheer bliss he has. The treasured time he wants to always hold dear.

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...

However, this time of bliss does not continue forever. Soon it would be time to leave.

Closing time was coming closer moment by moment. Were it to be broken, he would regret it the most.


2 options
Class Rep. Shirou.
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Ah, [Player]?

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...eh?

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Ah, [Player]?
Sorry, I'm not...used to being called by name.

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Kengo is about the only one to call me by name.

2 options
It's almost time for the building to close. You'll be late for the form curfew.
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Eh, is it that time already?
...oh it is. It's getting dark out.

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Did you come all this way to get me?
Thanks, that helps.

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I always lose track of the time.
I can't let my bad habits occur in the library.


3 options
Homework? Reading? A bad habit? How shameless...!
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I'm already done with my homework and review.
I was reading my favorite book just now.

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That's right.
How about we read together?

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S-s-s-s-shameless!?
W-w-w-what are you saying all of a sudden!?

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My bad habits aren't like...
I know how to pick a time and place.

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W-wait, no.
A-ahem. Never mind.

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Still, I never knew [Player].
You come to the library too?

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Say, [Player].
When you see this library, do you feel anything?

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Shinjuku Academy's library dates from the last century,
and it boasts the biggest collection of books in the ward.

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My parents' library is nothing special,
but this is truly amazing. For a booklover, it's especially appealing.

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And because we're connected to other worlds,
it's no exaggeration that its wisdom has grown deeper.

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Books that existed only in fiction.
Even those kinds of books can be found here.

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How about it, are you excited?
I hope you understand that wonderfulness for yourself.

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...oh. It's almost time for closing.
Let's continue talking on the way back.


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Eh? What kinds of books have I read?
Well, today I borrowed...

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A candy recipe book of things I thought I'd make on a day off,
and two novels I thought of reading before bed...

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And just earlier...
I was reading this up until you called me.

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As Shirou said that, he showed a book with
a gray front cover to [Player].

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I was just about to start re-reading this.
Everytime I read it, I go into a daze.

2 options
An occult book... You sure like those things.
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It's not just occult related.
I like other books on supernatural phenomena.

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Since the word "occult" has spread into popular use,
this book was written by someone who picked up on that fad.

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I say that though, but the author took a
skeptical view to the supernatural.

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The title itself is about the occult,
but it's not a book that only glorifies occultism.

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If anything it's the opposite. For someone who tends to think
of things from an occult perspective it shines on an alternative viewpoint.

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For example...no, if I say any more you'll lose the enjoyment.
You should never spoil things for the unspoiled.

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Let's just say there are many things I can't talk about.
Yes, that's it. Let's go with that.


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Eh, have I read any other kinds of books?

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If it's a book I'll read anything.
Essays, philosophy, trivia, things from classics to the newest hits.

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Books are so magnificent.
Old cultures live alongside the modern, and they're one way of passing down information.

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Ideology, civilization, history, economics...
They leave some form of past concerns to us now.

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This school having so many old books in its collection
is enough to make me glad I enrolled here.

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You're on fire again Class Rep.
You're gonna pull in [Player] with you.

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Well actually, maybe they've already been pulled in.

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R-Ryouta.
Why are you here?

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Come on, don't why me.
Since you weren't back yet with curfew so close, I came to get you.

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It's okay to like books,
but you'll talk forever if you don't stop, Class Rep.

3 options
I can see they're strong feelings. It's fun listening. We'll continue this in bed tonight.
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Gh... I considered fixing that myself but...

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I-is that true!? I'm so happy! Can I...talk about it some more!?

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Mm, reading before bedtime has its charms.
But you shouldn't do that. It's bad for your eyes and back.

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If I didn't do that as a child, I might not need to wear glasses now...

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No, e-excuse me.
I like that topic, so...

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Hey [Player].
The first time I was grouped up with him?

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It was way past lights out,
but he was still up because he had a book to read.

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Jinn-sensei was on patrol and got mad at him.

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Then in the morning, Class Rep wasn't in his bed.
There was a huge commotion saying he was kidnapped or missing.

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Guess where he was?
Under the light in the dorm's entryway.

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He said he was reading there allll night
where he wouldn't get in anyone's way.

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Triton-sensei was looking at the bottom of the pool.
Jinn-sensei turned into smoke and looked inside the plumbing.

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Since then all the boarders
knew of "the class rep's rebellion..." The end.

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I-I was trying to not bother anyone...
Well, I really do repent for causing so much worry.

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But still, at that time I couldn't help it
because I was curious about how that book continued.

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This was an intellectual desire.
You understand this feeling don't you?


3 options
Yes. No. Are you stupid?
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Of course!
This must be divine providence!

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O-oh...
Then...I guess I was mistaken...

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Class Rep. I know it's a shock,
but how about you stop sitting while holding your knees?

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Gah!

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C-Class Rep!?

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I-I'm sorry...!
That reaction just cuts deep into my heart...!

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You are such a hardcore book lover, Class Rep.
Aren't you always holding a book in one hand?

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Somehow I've at the point where if I don't have a book,
I can't relax...

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You read even in the dorm's bath area.
Isn't that a bit much?

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Moisture and dampness are the worst things for books.
I look forward to a perfect waterproofing method.

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That's not what I mean!
Your ability to judge is so off when it comes to books!

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Anyways, what's that newest one?
Doesn't that book seem a little creepy?

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Oh, this one is special.
And--

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...?

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What's wrong?
If we don't hurry, we'll be late for dinner.

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R-right.
I know. I'll be there soon.


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Whoo, that was good!
Chouji's cooking really is good isn't it?

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...

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Oh come on Class Rep.
Maybe you aren't listening, but what's on your mind?

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N-no, it's nothing.
[Player], uh...

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Oh, my homework. Could you help me?
I-I didn't understand parts of it.

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Come to my room later.
I'll be waiting. Until then!

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Well that was weird of him.
He's usually already done with it by now.

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Well I gotta work on mine too.
On that note, I'm off to buy midnight snacks!


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Sorry to take up your time, [Player].
I had something important to talk about.

Yellow Evil: Kiiii!


Purple Evil: Kikii!


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It's been some time since you saw these little guys.
I guess that's why they're a little excited.


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Sometimes, they let themselves out of the book.
I let them have some freedom in my room.


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I normally make them stay in the book when I have visitors.

3 options
Do you take care of them? Isn't it a problem? Being watched by them isn't a problem.
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Back home we had a large breed dog, a retriever.
I'm used to having pets.

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They crawl into my bed when I'm sleeping sometimes,
and they're a bit naughty...but they're cute.

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Yes, that's right.
If it's them, being together is no problem.

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Eh, we aren't talking about the same thing...?
I'm sorry, what do you mean...?

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...

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Oh, uh, let's return to the topic at hand.
What do you think of this book?

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Yes. With the power of the "app,"
this "sacred artifact" materialized in this world, even if coincidentally...

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However, I want you to look closer.
Doesn't it bother you in some way?

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...that's right.
This book *has no title*.

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I fear it's likely this book's true name is...
No, let's say I'm positive I know it.

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Anyone who loves the occult should know.
It's the Madman's Scriptures, only five of which exist in the world.

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These books were written in Aramaic, "do not exist in history,"
and should only be found in fiction.

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It's different now that the worlds are interconnected,
but that is what this book is.

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Additionally the contents are the same.
The writing is hazy and therefore unreadable.

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One more thing.
This book does not respond to its "true name."

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The words appear and are therefore
readable only during that time.

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The time when our sacred treasure activates--
that is to say, when we declare our roles and rules.

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Only then do the words in the book get spelled out in light.

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Have you ever noticed what the "app"
displays during that moment?

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"Deploying Camouflage."
Yes, it's saying it's using camouflage.

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And then there is the nonexistent
"Corpse Tome of Five Madnesses." In short this book...

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Does not respond to its "true name,"
and only responds to its "false name."

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I don't know what kind meaning
there is in that, but...

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I just realized another thing.
There was a response to something besides my commands.

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You noticed it too, haven't you?
Back then, when it reacted in the library.

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That was the first time it did so out of battle.
It must have sensed something nearby that attracted it.

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I want to check it out, no matter what.
And I need your assistance.

3 options
I want to help. Tomorrow then. So we'll be alone together.
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I thought you'd say that.
Thank you. That's very reassuring.

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Huh, when are we going?

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No, since this book had a reaction...
I think we'll need hypotheses for every situation.

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Of course the Evils will be with us.
We'll combine our powers.

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Huh, when are we going?

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What are you saying?
We might have the key to solving this book's mystery.

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If we're going...it has to be now.


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Don't worry. I got permission from Mononobe-sensei.
I told him I had something to research.

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Eh? I get bold when it comes to books?
I see... that may be so.

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This library has an underground archive.
It's of historical and material value, so it's a special area.

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If my intuition is correct,
The key to the mystery might be inside the archive.

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I was right after all...!
The book is pointing to this location!

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Let's go...!

Purple Evil: Giii!

Red Evil: Gii!


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W-what is this...?

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W-why are there Evils in
the archive...and so many...!?

Demon: ...!

Demon: ...gi-gigii?
YOu gUYs...cAN sEE Us!?

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T-they're attacking...!?
Are they like gate keepers!?

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I don't know why they're here!
But we can still call this place part of humanity's assets!

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I don't like roughness but...
for now, I'll make you all behave yourselves!

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...

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Since you look like my Evils,
I'll hold back a bit and make you behave yourselves!

1 option
Why did you correct yourself!?

[Battle]


Demon: Gigyah! GyuIIiii...

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I-I'm sorry.
I think I misjudged on holding back...!

Demon: Gyau! GyaUUuuu!!

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...

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They're scattering away.
Strange. It's a little shocking...

Purple Evil: Giii...

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Are you comforting me?
Thank you.

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That aside, the book's reaction is strong.
Let's keep going.


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Since it's underground, the archive is surprisingly spacious.
Isn't it possibly even bigger than the library?

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There are even Evils here and there.
But they don't seem hostile at the moment...

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I have asked the teachers to accompany me
to this archive plenty of times, but...

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It's surprising this many Evils
exist here.

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Nietzsche one said, "when you look into an abyss,
the abyss also looks into you."

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In other words, it's about the dynamics of
how an observer's existence may affect what he observes and--

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O-oh. Sorry.
I just started talking again... don't worry about it.

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I keep my bad habits in mind,
but my self control slips in front of you...


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Wha...!?

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T-the hall is being blocked...
by a massive crowd of Evils...?

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N-no, rather than blocking...
it's more like them being crammed in!

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The "book" is reacting to whatever is past the Evils...
Of course there would be all of this...

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Just what is in there...?

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...

Yellow Evil: Gigii!

After seeing his own retainers beg at his feet, Shirou sighed.

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With our power we could push through...
But even if they aren't mine, it'd weigh on my conscience.

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That's it then.
Let's stop here for the day.


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Hey, good morning.
Well, it's already past noon though.

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Thank you for last night.
It was very reassuring that you were there with me.

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Eh? We didn't complete our goal?
Are you... bothered by that?

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It's true I'm putting off this "book's" true identity.
But when I think about it...

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I visited a massive archive with you.
Inside, I'm thrilled.

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Not only that, but I found an unexpected prize.
I saw this on the yesterday, and I just checked it out.

As he says that, Shirou holds up an old looking English book with a happy expression.

3 options (Same Response)
Rites and...? --Sprituali...? I can't read the title...!
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This was written in 19th Century Scotland
by a spiritualist! It's famous!

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That's right, the author was a powerful psychic,
able to physically show spiritual phenomena and spirit mediums.

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He was doubted by the world as a con man,
but in everyday life he used his ability and--

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What's wrong?
Why are you holding your head...?

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Eh?
Why am I always reading these kinds of books?

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Well...


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We have a small library at home.
My parents staked their lives to fill it. It's the Motoori's treasure vault.

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Ever since I was a child I'd play in it.
I'd read and read, but it was filled with books I could never finish.

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The worlds written in the books had a huge impact.
It opened me up to so many unknown worlds.

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History, literature, ideology, fantasy...
All these woven legends never wore out.

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Maybe... that's why. I became
really, really interested in what we call otherworldly.

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It's not like I'm dissatisfied
with where I am right now...

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The world expands even outside
this blockaded Tokyo...

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When I think about meeting with
someone I've never met before who lives there...

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However, we are the generation born
into this sealed off Tokyo.

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We might not be able to cross the borders
of this city and see what lies outside.

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Because of that...I found another dream.

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Just like the "transients"
that came here through the Gate...

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If I can one day go through
the Gate to somewhere else...

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...doesn't the idea excite you?

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Even before we were born,
haven't there been similar things happening?

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That's when I thought, isn't that what myths, legends,
and even the "occult" is showing us?


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I got into another of my rants again...
Thinking back on it, it's embarrassing.

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D-don't tell anyone!
Of course that means Kengo and Ryouta too.

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Especially Kengo.
If he gets wind of this, I'll never hear the end of it.

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...

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N-now then, let me say something else.
Don't worry. It's nothing strange.

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[Player], umm...
you came from a world that looks like this one, right?

3 options (Same Response)
Uh, maybe. Not that I remember... I... guess.
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You're... the person who made my dream come true.

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You came through the gate
from some other world while keeping your body...

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You realized the dream I've always secretly kept,
and you're right in front of my eyes.

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Everyone always laughed at it,
but you made my dream a reality.

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...so if the possibility exists,
if you ever return to your home world...

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If possible, I want to go with you.


3 options (Same Response)
Nod. Yeah, no prob. Okay.
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Thanks.
My otherworld borne, dear...

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Dear... friend.

Shirou Motoori Character Quest Chapter 1
— END —

Episode 2

Fact is Stranger than Fiction
Shinjuku Ward
Level 40
Required Stamina 15
Rank XP Given 200 13.333 per stamina
Card XP Given 1000 66.667 per stamina
Board size 3x6
Award Transient Stone (Free) x1
Required Quest 新たなる戦いの序曲
















Character Quest Translation

Episode 2: Facts Stranger than Fiction
Translation by Pixel (@pixelchip_)


Title: Fact is Stranger than Fiction


(Shirou): “Fact is stranger than fiction”

(Shirou): Those words are said to be a line from a work done by a foreign poet.

(Shirou): “Facts may be stranger than a fiction written with imagination.”

(Shirou): That’s how the words are usually interpreted.

(Shirou): But I will have to experience these words with my own body.

(Shirou): ...

(Shirou): A character from an old writing I read once

(Shirou): "A former ruler that lurks on the dirt planet",Tsathoggua.

(Shirou): I thought that they were only from a legend, and they don’t exist in real life, that being-

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Uggggh! I really don’t knoooow!

(Shirou): I would've never imagined you joining our guild and be so lazy!

The is the guild "Summoners" safe house in Shinjuku.


The guild advisor here, Shiro sighed very very heavily.

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Hnngh… opposing me with the dot cluster’s social standing..
You’re very brave!

2 options
What's up our guild's shut-in captain of the guards? Here here, I’ll give you honey sweets
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[Player]!Why again do you put such a weird nickname to a being from a legend-!
What cause Tsathoggua-san to make such a loud sound to the screen-

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Nothing nothing- I just can’t manage to beat this stage’s boss!

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With that kind of thing you won’t be able to hold my anger!

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Oh, but I’ll still eat that though!

What Tsathoggua is pointing at with his big finger is the TV screen-
and on there there's a melancholic sound of electronic sounds- "pico pico"


A group of dots forming some sort of animal was running around on the small screen, blowing fire along the way.


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I even went to the hidden side of the game to get this weapon, but it’s not doing any damage.

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And I can't even save the progress. The setting makes this game too hard

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And also there are two untold death traps before the second lap of the boss room.

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If I say the truth, this is a sh*t game!

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If I think about it… that is an unreasonable game!

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...But stop getting so aggressive with such little matter! We all get nervous every time!

3 options
What's up our guild's shut-in captain of the guards? Then you shouldn’t play it… You can’t say it’s a shit game!
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But keeping that all in mind but still getting addicted is the scary side of retro games.

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So the shit part of the game is also the good part of the game.

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-Huh?! Y-you right it doesn’t look that bad-

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-The simple label hide on the case hides the real element of this game.
As expected, [Player] is so cunning~

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Oh yeah, that’s an old gaming console from when I wasn’t even born yet.
I wonder how you got it..

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I got it at an internet auction.
So there's no possibility of it being a resold console because it's not a new one.

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I thought those systems were quite complicated, but you do use your energy into those types of things…

2 options (Same Response)
What are we going to do with him... Wonder if he’s just lazy or doesn’t want to go outside…
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Well, let's leave this topic for now...
I want you guys to go on a bit of shopping.

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Shopping?

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Yes, shopping. I’m sure some publisher has published a strategy book for this game.

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I'm sure it's in some second-hand book store, so I want you to go look for 'em.

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If it's a second-hand book store I wanted to go too, so I won't mind-

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But what if you just go out and buy it as you did with the game,
there won't be any problem isn't it...?

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I can’t do that.

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I made a promise to call Hanuman and go hunting for salmon after this.

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So I can’t leave this place for now.

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Salmon..?

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And don’t spread information about this place to outsiders!?

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It will affect your life as well!

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Oh, no worries. It’s an online meeting through voice chat.

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And even if they do find out, I will beat up a pipsqueak easily so do not worry~

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That's not the problem..! Haa...

1 option
Let's just go together, Shiro.
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You’re right… let’s go [Player]

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I appreciate it.
Stay safe!


With a farewell from the smiling former ruler, we went shopping to get the strategy book-


-Scene change: Chiyoda ku, Kanda Jinbocho-

This place is one of the most second-hand book stores in the world.

2 options (Same Response)
Wow we came so far Being the guild manager sure seems hard Shiro-
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Yes.. but it’s no trouble. I had some things to do in this area anyways.

2 options (Same Response)
But Shiro... Do you know any stores where you think the book is in stock?
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You're right, I never bought a strategy book so I don't know much-

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But let's go to the bookstore I always visit.
We can ask the bookkeeper there if the book is in stock.


[Player] is led by Shiro, and goes into a second-hand book store on the corner of the Jinbocho area

2 options (Same Response)
But Shiro... What an incredible place this is…


Bookshelves are going high up on every wall, and the sunburned books cover every inch of it.

There's even more book on top of the shelves and the ground,

And the environment you can see is all sepia toning; like old photos.

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[Player], please wait here for a bit. I'm gonna go ask the bookkeeper if they have the book.

As soon as he finished his sentence, Shiro disappeared into the sepia shelves of books.

As a lively conversation seemed to bounce, it soon ended as a sound of two pairs of shoes came closer.

And not even a few minutes later, Shiro came out with a single book in his hand.


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We found the book rather quickly.
It was on one of the shelves near the counters.

2 options (Same Response)
Wow… that sure was quick… You know a lot of things around here…
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It was. I thought it’ll take way longer than that, but it was supposedly a very famous game.

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I heard that there are a lot of people who come to sell strategy books to the store.

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Well… our initial shopping ended,but do you mind if you come with me on a book search?

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I have been quite busy recently,so I haven’t gotten a chance to check out new books.

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[Player],if you have any interest in books,why don't you take a look around with me?
And if you have a book you're looking for,let's try to find it together.

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And if you have any other concerns or questions, feel free to ask me.


[Player] decided to spend this peaceful time looking around the bookstore with Shiro.

Piles of books everywhere, words couldn't describe how much there is. Shiro looks swiftly through the back and front covers-

And sometimes picking up some books and flipping through the pages.

[Player], as if he were trying to mimic Shiro, looked through sepia letters and covers of the books.

3 options
Shiro, do you know this book? What about this one?? Oh, this one seems interesting-
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Hmm? Oh, that is “Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea”.

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It’s been made into a couple of animes, and it’s a pretty major SF adventure novel.

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A marine scientist and his assistant,
and a master harpooner gets chased by a mysterious monster-

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And when they were thrown into the ocean,
they get rescued by a mysterious futuristic submarine-

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And with a mysterious captain,
they explore beautiful coral reefs and creepy pirate shipwrecks
and in the end, they find and explore a mysterious continent,and go through many experiences!

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That’s the basic story.

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Eh, you’ve heard of it before!?
What kind of adventures and experiences have you had!?-

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Hmm? Oh, lemme see… “Les Trois Mousquetaires”.
Ah, it’s “The Three Musketeers”.

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A dreamy young adult who grew up in the countryside
goes to the city to become a musketeer-

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He gets into a lot of trouble, and he is made to fight with his enemy,
and he gets all battered up-

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But he faces the enemy he must defeat with the “three musketeers”-

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And they end of becoming the best of comrades and they work to protect the country-
that’s the basic story

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Eh, you think of our guild-
and the number of members too??

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Haha. Maybe we are similar to the fact that we are laid back when we are fighting our enemies.

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Hmm? “The Fiend with Twenty Faces”.

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Hmm? “The Fiend with Twenty Faces”.

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…Wow it’s even the first edition! What an amazing thing you dug up…!

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The story is, to a businessman’s house,
a notice letter from the rumored “The Fiend with Twenty Faces” arrives…

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Just like the notice, his property and money gets stolen,
and for the next target his son gets kidnapped as a hostage-

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With a detective who is an enemy with the fiend,
and with a group formed by his assistant called “The Detective Boys”-

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They go against the phantom thief who is sometimes well behaved but takes pleasure in his crimes!-
That’s the story!

While Shiro and [Player]'s conversation was blooming about the book-

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Pikiii~! kee keee!


D-Evil came running holding one book very carefully.

Then it handed it to Shiro as if it were asking him to read it to them.


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What’s up D-evil? Is there something wrong with this book?

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Oh- a picture book- you want me to read it?


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Ok ok, I got it, let's buy this too. We'll read it when we get back.

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Keee keee!


D-evil is doing its happy dance.


1 option
D-Evil sure loves Shiro
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I think they're getting closer to me every day. It's fun,
it's like taking care of a child!

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Recently, they are learning letters and numbers through reading aloud books.

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Can D-evil learn words?
I’m wondering about that too.

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I'm trying to mind the pronunciation, for now,
I'm just trying to teach them like this!

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For now, they are learning rather quickly, so I am very surprised,
but also happy because they are understanding small things bit by bit!

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It’s ten times better, no, more than ten times better easier teaching than that idiot in our guild


Meanwhile- -Shinjuku Jinbocho-

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AAAAACHOOOO!

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Hey Kengo, did you catch a cold or something?

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Eeeh- there's no way- are there people talking about me?

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Anyways, can’t I stop already?
Enough is enough!

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What are you saying? It's only been 30 minutes,
and you haven't even done 1 page!

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Until Kengo finishes their homework, do not let him out of the room!
That's what the class rep said, that's what I follow!

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Face the table, do you work!
I won’t let you out of this room until I see that problem book filled!

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Dammit- listening to Shiro huh-

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But if you’re going to head that way, I have an idea as well!

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What are you mumbling?
Hey, just turn towards your table and grab your pencil..

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AAAA HEY DOG LOOK! NYARL-
THERES A NYARLATHOTEP!?

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Fufufu~ what a stupid lie.
A childish lie won’t fool someone like me~

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Nooo! For real look!
AAA

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Two people- no four!
They’re laughing with a creepy face!

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Eeeeh~? R-really~? Where where-

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Haha! Gotcha! Now’s the chance!

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AA! It is Nyarlathotep!
What a mysterious and stylish walking style-!

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Haa!? Did it really appear?? You’re lying right-?

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There’s my chance!!

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WOAH! Hey! You dog!!
That's unfair dude!! Get off me you-!

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Who's unfair!?
Now give up and get back to your desk, Kengo!

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TSK Fine then I guess I’ll have to do this-

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Heyyy~ go get it~!

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-!?
/ Woof~!

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Hehehe~ that was too easy!
See ya doggy!

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Wan wan~! Hehehe~

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.......

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......!!!

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D-dang it!


-Scene change-

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...Well, we took care of everything.
Thanks for tagging along with me, [Player].

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But I never imagine that I would go shopping for a legendary figure like Tsathoggua-

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When I was reading books to expand my imagination-
I would’ve never imagined-

1 option
Just like “Fact is stranger than fiction”
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That's Mr. Bian, the author of "Don Juan"'s words

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It’s supposed to mean
“The reality may be stranger than a fiction written with imagination.”

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But did you know it was originally a different meaning?

1 option
Oh really?”


As if teaching [Player] is fun, Shiro smiles and starts to talk.


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Ah yes, the meaning is-

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  • stomach growls~*
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AHH!


But at that moment, Shiro’s stomach growled.


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Ha- hehe- well that’s embarrassing-

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Y-yes, why don’t we have lunch now??
There is a delicious curry restaurant nearby!

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Ah, but also the diner is open today,
do you want curry or western food?

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Hmmm? What's up [Player]?

2 options
Hanging out like this is pretty fun It’s like we’re dating today
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Yes, it is.

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H-huuuh!? Wh-what are you saying!?

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But- dating…!! B-but- we aren’t,…!!

1 option
"Aren't"?
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Aaaah!

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N…nothing-!!
Nothing, really!!

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H-hey, let’s go quickly!
Shops around here have very short open hours!


The blushing Shiro turns around and begins going back the way we just came.



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  • bumps into somebody*

Oh, I’m sorry! I wasn’t looking-

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Y-you are-!

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Ah, I wonder who it was!
Long time no see Motoori Shiro-kun.

3 options (Same Response)
Y-you are! Shiro’s senpai we met at Ikebukuro?? You are, from the Hongo Guild!
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I'm Guild Wisemen's Suichi!
I'm glad you remember me [Player]!

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Suichi san- long time no see.

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Yes yes, Motoori Shiro-kun.
Congratulation on the formation of your guild.

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I heard that you’ve been on the roll.
A lot of rumors about you have even reached us.

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But it’s a surprise to see you here.

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What...do you mean?

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Here, Kanda Jinbocho is an old bookstore town, right?
It's not a place for young people to come.

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I… have always come here often so-

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But in an era where you just search it up on the internet and find books…

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it’s a meaningless action don’t you think?

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Meaningless?

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Right? You can do the same thing without going the distance
or using much time to get the same thing electronically…

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Why do you want the real object?

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Getting a paper book to get information is “not very efficient”.

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You preferring paper notes, for me is weird.No, it’s silly.

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And you only have books like old SF and mystery novels…
Why do you spend time on those things?

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Children are a different story, but to us, the reality is a more fun toy box.

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Because all the writing and drawings written centuries ago are coming true
right before our own very eyes.

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Someone as intelligent as you must think like that as well,
but what do you think, Motoori Shiro-kun?

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...But I do like books. And they're not only to get information.

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To a young me whose "wish to go outside was denied",
it was my first friend, a friend who gave me the world of imagination.

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To throw away friends because of efficiency- that’s unbelievable.

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Haha! Books are friends?!
Sorry I was being rude!

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I can’t understand that idea, but I’ll respect your opinion.

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.......

1 option
....Shiro?


As if he is trying to tell something, Shiro looks at me.


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By the way, Shuichi-san,
what are you looking for today?

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Such an “efficient” person like you only coming to us “to conversate” is pretty unbelievable.

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Oh oh… hahaha...

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But are you guys uncautious?
Just wondering around here like this.

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What does that mean?

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You guys.. know who this ward belongs to right?

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Right, Chiyoda ward.
Right next to our guild’s main building is in Bunkyo ward.

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And this place in particular: Jinbocho is right next to our guild’s eyes and nose.

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If I say this much, you understand right?

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So that means..!

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Yes. You guys without noticing have invaded our territory.

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The guild’s in the nearby area has become more active,
and where our guild usually strategize- for now-

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Are you using weapons and violence to protect yourselves?

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And every guild is paying attention to not Ikebukuro,
Aoyama, and not even Roppongi either.

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Yes, it’s you guys.

3 options (Same Response)
Huh..?! ...! Why...
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And the reason is easy.
It's because of you, [Player].

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You are the definition of an “uncertain being”.

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And including the “rules”,
your power probably surpasses anyone like us.

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So that means we don’t know what you’ll do or what you’ll affect at all.

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That’s why everyone is “pay attention” to you or er…
“cautious” will be a better word

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Haha.. you guys are really interesting.
What are you... What are "you guys"..?

1 option
...
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Can you please stop right there, Shuichi-san?

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If you want to say something, can you please say it more briefly?

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Whoops, sorry, it seems I talk a bit too much

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This is from a very experienced soul but...

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I think it’s best to not wander around in other guild’s areas, for your safety too.

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Every guild had “marked” you guys, you guys don’t know “what they’ll do to you”.

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Yes… I’ll keep that in mind.

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...Good. That’s the guy I know.

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Okay, let me say it again.

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Welcome to our territory! We welcome you!


Shuichi smiles that somehow look like it holds some sort of meaning.


1 option
Shiro...
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You noticed it too.
You’re right, even I, who’s not skilled at fighting noticed.


...It was such a sudden event.

A group of people surrounded them…

All looking at them with their ominous eyes, they speak heavily to them.

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...Motomori Shiro… and [Player] right?

2 option (Same Response)
You know our names..! They know us..!
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Oh, I'm sorry! I was just trying to make time so the company can arrive!

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When you’re close to your home, it’s full of advantages.
I’ll make sure to get all your data?~

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They are the guild's assassins.
They don't look like they're willing to talk to us civilly…

1 option
Looks like the only way is to fight them
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You're right, [Player]

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We’ll cut through this together!

-Battle Sequence-


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Hehe~ we got some good data.
I thank you for your cooperation, both of you.

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No, thank you from here as well.

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Hmm?

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We got your data as well!
Come here, D-evil!

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Kee!

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Wha-?!


All of a sudden, the D-evil stuck to Shuichi’s back came back to Shiro by his call.


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Keeeee-kee!


D-evil gives Shiro a single notebook.


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That is-

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Yes, I copied it from the back of your sacred artifact.

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You couldn’t tell because this kid doesn’t use any “apps” or “sacred artifact” right?

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...!


Shiro smiles softly.


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Hmmm hmmm, I see...
D-evil, you're improving in letters!

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Hmmm- this, it traced Shuichi-san’s thoughts?

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...hmph!

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But not only from us, but there's also a lot of fresh memories from the Wisemen we fought-

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This is a specialty of your sacred artifact isn't it, Shuichi san?

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...

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We now know the weaknesses,
the sacred artifact features of every Wisemen in detail.

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Looking at this, we got more in return than them.

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Thank you very much, I should say?

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...

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Hehe, fufufu~

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Well looks like we lost this one. I guess coming here was also calculated…

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Well, who knows, but-

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Well, Shuichi san? Paper books aren't that bad, right?

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Yes, I guess losing like this, I guess I’ll have to say they aren’t that bad.

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So this is “Fact is stranger than fiction”?

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Hehe~ you say good things sometimes

1 option
Eh, that means-
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Yes [Player],
these words originally meant something like this.

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“Saying that reality is inferior,
and laughing at writings written on paper and looking down upon them will bring you bad happening”.
Long story short, fiction is not lower rank than reality.

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I, who thought reality was inferior to fiction, lost to Shiro who loves fiction.

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That’s why I was praising him.

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Haha, I lost to you with humor as well.

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Motoori Shiro-kun, I apologize for my position of thoughts on books and making fun of you-
I say sorry right here.

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Ah, thank you for saying that so politely.

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Well, for today, we’ll withdraw calmly.

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To not make a big fuss with an enemy we should fear, like you.


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So… I guess it’s over?

3 options (Same Response)
It seems like it. You’re amazing Shiro! You were so cool!
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Okay I’m… glad


1 option
Shiro?!


Shiro fell to his knees. [Player] stops him from falling any further onto the ground.


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S-sorry, I guess I was relieved from the nervousness…

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My knees won’t listen to me.
They are shaking like they’re laughing…

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It was all calculated- what a joke.

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I was thinking of how to deal with Shuichi when we met again, but all the other was adlib.

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Haha… how miserable really.

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It seems like I was scared of them.
That group. And, about Shuichi san.

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I tried my best to train and grow.
Like right now.

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So I tried to hide my heart that wanted to run away and not show anyone.

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...But then I wonder why

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I’m not even alone, and not even recovering, and just crying…!

2 options
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[Player]… I'm sorry… I'm truly sorry…!

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…thank you.

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I’m really, ashamed…
But, I wonder why…

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I get that feeling…
In front of you I can’t keep acting…


[Player] hugged Shiro's trembling back…

And rubbed it many, many times…


1 option
Did you calm down?
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Yes, I’m okay now.

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[Player]… I- I, um, I've shown you such a miserable me.
I'm very sorry…

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I'll be careful from now on.
S-so please keep it a secret-

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I don’t want everybody to know that their supposed leader of this guild is so weak…

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...And from now on, we’ll probably have to face bigger battles.

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And then, the me who I need to use my brain to support everyone…

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I can’t just keep bothering everyone…!

2 options (Same Response)
Okay, I got it. But...
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Hmmm? What is it?

2 options (Same Response)
But in front of me… It's okay to show your weaknesses.
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...!


Shiro’s face turns red, bites his lips, looks down, and gets silent.

After a while, he slowly lifts his head…

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Okay! I’ll do that!


And like that, his puffed-up eyes thinned as he smiled softly.



(Shirou): “Fact is stranger than fiction”

(Shirou): Those words are said to be a line from a work done by a foreign poet.

(Shirou): “Facts may be stranger than a fiction written with imagination.”

(Shirou): That’s how the words are usually interpreted.

(Shirou): But I will have to experience these words with my own body.

(Shirou): A mysterious and unknown transfer student came so suddenly.

(Shirou): A happening like something from a romance novel, the setting, and the existence-

(Shirou): It came into my life, and breaking down the barriers inside my heart,

(Shirou): And when I noticed.

(Shirou): They turned into the “one person who can accept my heart”.

Motoori Shiro Chara-quest no. 2 -END-